New report makes four suggestions for foster global "citzen journalism"

The Center for International Media Assistance released on Thurs., Dec. 16 the report: "By the People: The Rise of Citizen Journalism," by Eugene Meyer, a veteran journalist and former Washington Post reporter. The 34-page report takes a global perspective and makes four recommendations:

Funders should promote digital medial literacy and support educational and training efforts for citizen journalists, especially in emerging democracies and where authoritarian regimes rule.

"Citizen journalism" should be defined to include blogs and opinion pieces in nations "where merely to raise questions is to challenge authority."

Funders should support data-driven research on citizen journalism in order to make focused decisions with lasting impact.

Increase support of "citizen journalism" in conflict areas, despite the obstacles.